Foret Endormie
Etire dans le ciel vide
Pretty Purgatory (2017)
Led by Falls of Rauros' Jordan Guerette, Foret Endormie takes quite a different route to what we can expect from the black metal guitarist. This chamber ensemble draws its influences from the past, be it the modern take on classical music implemented by the likes of Erik Satie or the poetry of the decadent movement, mainly Paul Verlaine. This is the main quality that makes the band's debut record, Etire dans Le Ciel Vide acquire such a retro characteristic, seamlessly transporting you to the 19th century. The ambiance that the record presents is the key aspect towards this nostalgic quality, and it is where Foret Endormie also differentiates. Usually it feels like chamber music is confined within a space, be it through the sparse instrumentation or a lo-fi aesthetic, but Foret Endormie actually opens up the scenery. They do not appear to be bound or confined to an enclosed space, and instead roam freely through this magical world they have created. The neo-folk element, influenced by masters of the sound like Sol Invictus, allows them to expand on their sound, surrounding themselves in a more open environment. The inclusion of vocals is another variation from the norm, with the dual … Read more
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